Monthly Archives: March 2020

Love from Denman

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Thank you

The Denman staff and the Board of Trustees would like to say a very big thank you for all the lovely comments that we have received through email and from our social media pages. It really does make a big difference to staff morale having these comments in this time of uncertainty.

We have had to make some changes to our programme and the way we work in light of the current situation with all staff are home working, where practical, and all office departments are open and replying to queries where they can.

You will have noted that we have started to share lots of videos with you on social media and we hope to, in the near future, arrange some webinars where you can interact with some of our tutors.
Love Denman
Some of you have asked how you can support Denman in this current situation and we have been advising to donate to our Love Denman campaign. This is very easy to do, cheques can be sent into Denman, cash can be put into the Love Denman box when you are next on site or if you want to arrange a bank transfer then our bank details are:
NFWI Re Denman, Sort code:40-52-40, Account no: 00025299, Please use ‘Love Denman’ as the bank reference.

If you have a course booked with us that we have had to postpone because of the Coronavirus then please do consider postponing your place rather than a refund. There is a significant financial impact on Denman currently and every little helps!
Friends of Denman
In appreciation to our fabulous Friends of Denman, we will be extending all memberships by an extra 6 months; this will be done as an extension when your membership runs out.
Not a Friend? If you become one between now and the 1st July 2020, we will also extend your first year’s membership to 18 months. For just £75, you will receive 10% off courses and most events, get to pick your bedroom (subject to availability) and receive a gift when joining.  In line with the current situation we will continue to monitor this offer.

Social Media
Watch out for items on social media! If you haven’t already done so, make sure you have connected with our social media channels- we are on Facebook, Instagram and twitter. Just type ‘Denman’ into the search field and we should come up. We are working hard at bringing lots of new content to the channels in light of the current situation; you may even find the odd recipe or two!
Day Visits and Afternoon Teas
It is unfortunate that we have had to cancel lots of afternoon teas and day visits over the next 3 months; however, we are hoping that these will be rebooked at the earliest opportunity for later in the summer- the gardens will be glorious by then for you to walk around.

BBC Looking for some OVER 70s for Virtual exercise class

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Dear All,   I really hope you can help me out in this difficult time. My name is Julie Ann and currently I am making some of the programme that the BBC is hoping to air over the coming weeks for a show called “Health Check UK Live”. This will include all the latest health… Continue reading

Dance class tonight 26 March

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Fancy a bit of a workout with dance moves in your sitting room?  Download Zoom (free) and join Kerry tonight using the link below.  Class starts at 7.30pm, log in from 7.15pm Contact to get the link for future classes and to make a donation if you are financially able. Cheers, Caroline x  … Continue reading

Watch this space – virtual meetings are us?

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You may have heard of some WIs holding virtual meetings using Zoom. We are looking at this at the moment and are having our first virtual committee meeting early next week to try it out. Watch this space! We will be in touch soon via mailchimp and Facebook. Continue reading

Covid-19 symptom tracker app

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This has been well circulated but just in case you missed it. Read here and link to download app is at bottom. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52033210 Continue reading

Lee Green WI March meeting cancelled

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With much regret, the Lee Green WI Committee have decided that in light of today’s guidance issued by the Government, we should cancel this Thursday’s meeting.   We are sorry to disappoint everyone at such short notice and have not taken this decision lightly but we are sure you will understand why we feel it would… Continue reading

Postcard from Denman

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And a great weekend was had by all! A fab weekend of sunshine, friendship, singing, dancing, bell ringing, willow work, glass fusing and cake! Many thanks to Caroline for organising. Continue reading